© The Royal Mint, 2002
© The Royal Mint, 2002
2 Pounds - Elizabeth II Games in Wales; Silver Proof
2002 year| Silver (.925) | 12 g | 28.4 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2002 |
| Value | 2 Pounds 2 GBP = USD 2.62 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 12 g |
| Diameter | 28.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#285076 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
A moving figure of an athlete holding a banner, divided into lines to symbolise lanes of a running track with Welsh flag, legend and denomination right.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
£2
XVII COMMONWEALTH GAMES 2002
MB
Engraver: Matthew Bonaccorsi
Edge
Milled with incuse lettering
Script: Latin
Lettering: SPIRIT·OF·FRIENDSHIP·MANCHESTER·2002
Comment
Issued individually as well as in a 4-coin set with the other 3 countries of the United Kingdom, England, Northern Ireland and Scotland. The coin was also struck in copper-nickel, silver piedfort and gold proof.© The Royal Mint, 2002
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2002 Elizabeth II Silver Proof 2 Pound coin is that it features a unique design commemorating the Commonwealth Games, which were held in Manchester, Wales that year. The coin's reverse side depicts a sprinter crossing the finish line, surrounded by the Games' logo and the words "Commonwealth Games 2002". This design was created by sculptor and coin designer, Robert Elderton.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 2553 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Games in Wales; Silver Proof) 2002 coin.
